Vijay Deverakonda Shines as Grand Marshal at the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York

Vijay Deverakonda added yet another prestigious feather to his cap as he proudly represented the spirit of modern India at the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in the United States. From Hyderabad to New York, his presence symbolized the cultural strength and pride of India on a global stage.

Marking a special moment, Vijay graced the Empire State Building and later led the world’s largest India Day Parade as the Grand Marshal, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA). Held along Madison Avenue in New York, the celebration became even more memorable with Vijay being joined by his family, delighting the Telugu diaspora and Indian community alike.

This year’s parade witnessed an unprecedented gathering of nearly 600,000 attendees, reaffirming its stature as the biggest India Day Parade in the world. The event began on a poignant note with tributes paid to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the Ahmedabad plane crash.

For Vijay, this recognition goes beyond stardom—it highlights his image as a representative of the common man. His role as Grand Marshal not only celebrated India’s Independence Day but also strengthened the bond between the Indian-American community and their homeland.

Since its inception in 1981, the India Day Parade has stood as a beacon of Indian unity, pride, and culture abroad. With Vijay Deverakonda leading this year’s edition, the celebration etched yet another unforgettable chapter in its rich legacy.